Words That Start With ORY

There are over 4 words that begin with ORY in English. From 4-letter words to 12-letter entries, find ORY-words grouped and sortable by length below, all valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and Words With Friends.

4 Common Words Starting with ORY

Most Common Length
4
(1 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
16.8
(out of 19)
Most Common Ending
s
(50%)

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What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with ORY?

19 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with ORY is oryctology with a total of 19 points.

O 1
R 1
Y 4
C 3
T 1
O 1
L 1
O 1
G 2
Y 4
noun 1. The branch of science concerned with rocks, minerals, and fossils dug out of the earth.

Words that begin with ORY are commonly used for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. You can also find a list of all words that end in ORY and words with ORY. Try our five letter words starting with ORY page if you’re playing Wordle-like games or use the New York Times Wordle Solver for finding the NYT Wordle daily answer.

FAQ Words That Start With ORY

  • How many words starting with ORY are in the English dictionary?

    There are 4 words in the English dictionary that start with ORY, and most of them are 4 letters long (1 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with ORY?

    The longest word starting with ORY is "oryctologies" at 12 letters long.

  • Are there any rare words starting with ORY worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon words like "oryx", "oryctology", "oryxes", "oryctologies" start with ORY and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "oryctology" is worth 19 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with ORY?

    Most words starting with ORY are 4 letters long, including everyday words like "oryx".